ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (www.prsageorgia.org) will hold its annual collegiate conference, Real World PR 2012, in Atlanta on Friday, February 17, 2012.
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What is Real World PR? It's a daylong event that brings together more than 150 communications students from the Southeast and beyond – and early-bird registration is available now until February 6.
The conference gives students a peek into their post-collegiate life to enjoy career-advancing activities such as informative workshops, a career expo, resume critiques and multiple networking opportunities.
There are professional seminars, exhibitor booths and interactive presentations and the students are exposed to useful, timely information to complement the lessons learned in the classroom.
Students also have the opportunity to network throughout the day with the Atlanta-based public relations professionals and sponsors who attend the event as well as more than 150 professionals at the mid-day luncheon. PR pros are mixed with the students at round tables to welcome the students and encourage interaction.
For professionals, Real World is an excellent chance to identify top PR students for internships or entry-level positions.
For students, Real World PR offers break-out sessions including:
- Taking an 'Old School' Approach to Social Networking
- Corporate World or Agency Life?
- Social Media: For Business or Pleasure?
- I'm Graduating. Now What?
- Secrets from the HR Gatekeepers: Get the Interview. Land the Job.
- Political PR 101
- Demystifying the World of Nonprofit PR
- Luncheon: Falling in Love with Your Brand: Three Megatrends Affecting Consumer Behavior that PR Practitioners Must Learn to Recognize, Adopt, and Yes, Take to Heart!
- Promoting Fun: Exploring the World of Hospitality and Tourism PR
- Entertainment and Sports PR: Unplugged
For more information about the conference sessions: http://bit.ly/xnPuma.
The conference will be held at the Loudermilk Center, 40 Courtland Street SE, Atlanta. Students check in at 8 a.m. for the daylong conference, or at 11:30 a.m. for registration for the noon luncheon program.
Early-bird registration is available until Monday, February 6. Complete Real World PR details: http://bit.ly/xQveB9
Or register here for the luncheon: http://bit.ly/zPVMcI
CONTACT: Denise Grant, PRSA-GA, +1-770-449-6369
SOURCE PRSA/GA
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